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A friend bought me a gift of 3 gold coins. He paid nearly $11,000 for coins valued at less than $3500. He lives in NY and the Company is in Houston TX

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Report it to the District Attorney in Houston.  This is a consumer fraud.  They will help you.  Your friend could sue, but people are allowed to overpay for something. 
Report it to the District Attorney in Houston.  This is a consumer fraud.  They will help you.  Your friend could sue, but people are... Read More

I just purchased a new car from Asheville Hyundai and I was charged more than the agreed price. What do I do?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Go back to the dealership and voice your complaint to it. If that doesn't get you anywhere, contact the Department of Consumer Affair and the Better Business Bureau to file complaints with both of them.
Go back to the dealership and voice your complaint to it. If that doesn't get you anywhere, contact the Department of Consumer Affair and the... Read More

was offer a grant of 50000 for 850 and then was told that i need a paper from the irs saying it was tax free still no money but he got mine what can

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Sounds like you have been scammed.
Sounds like you have been scammed.

can I sue in florida for a scam company from chicago?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
There is noone to sue in such scams as a general rule. You simply got scammed and its unlikely you will ever see a dime. That stated you likely now have an ID theft issue to worry about and need to change all of your contact information and account immediately. 
There is noone to sue in such scams as a general rule. You simply got scammed and its unlikely you will ever see a dime. That stated you likely now... Read More

I need a lawyer in Suffolk county, N.Y. to file a summons, and put liens on a business and personal property from a case I won

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Go online and search for an attorney in Suffolk County, NY. Don't expect them to work for free.
Go online and search for an attorney in Suffolk County, NY. Don't expect them to work for free.

Purchased a 2013 Lincoln MKS, car fax showed no accidents and damage, trading up, carfax showed accident and frame damage, vehicle value now 1/3 valu

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Thier car fax should not differ from your car fax - if they gave you an altered or misrepresented car fax and you can prove it, this would indeed be wrong and a violation of Fla. Stat. 501.976. Otherwise - if you never bothered to have the vehicle inspected and just "assumed" it looked fine - then this will start will falling on your shoulders as a poor consumer choice and possibly a general contract dispute that may be very high risk and low financial reward to pursue. You will need to retain a lawyer to review the paperwork to determine what to do. As to the terms and owing money - absent some unlikely illegality - you agreed to the terms and if they were crappy high interest terms that is clearly your responsibility to negotiate or address at the time of purchase, not after.  ... Read More
Thier car fax should not differ from your car fax - if they gave you an altered or misrepresented car fax and you can prove it, this would indeed be... Read More

Hello, I wanted to know if I can sue a dealership for pain and suffering because they sold me a car with lots of issues.

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not likely as your damages are typically limited to contract type damages. I assume you had the vehicle inspected by an independent inspector such a dealer and took it for a test drive before you bought it? If not that was likely your first and possibly fatal mistake as far and remedies go. Since you also state you have no money you simply are not likely to have a meaningful legal remedy after the fact if you failed to protect yourself properly up front. ... Read More
Not likely as your damages are typically limited to contract type damages. I assume you had the vehicle inspected by an independent inspector such a... Read More

I am disabled and several businesses in Sun City Center,a senior living community don't have proper access for my disabled condition

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to get with an ADA lawyer to address these issues. HOWEVER, what you describe sounds like you want to be a professional ADA plaintiff and the purposeful seeking out targets for such lawsuits and claims of money compensation is seriously scrutinized by the courts as it has been equally seriosly abused with opportunistic greed amsquerading as altruism.  ... Read More
You will need to get with an ADA lawyer to address these issues. HOWEVER, what you describe sounds like you want to be a professional ADA plaintiff... Read More

Hisomeone stole my check from my mailbox, and change my name to his name and address then chached.what should I do ? I opened case with postal ins

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
ID theft issues can't be solvedin internet blurbs. You will likely need to retain a lawyer as some expense to help sort this out. 
ID theft issues can't be solvedin internet blurbs. You will likely need to retain a lawyer as some expense to help sort this out. 

debt consalidation group did just that for me but didnt pay my debtors..help.anything that can be done about it?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Can't be both - if the IRS is claiming income that is because there are 1099 debt waivers - this would mean that the debt consolodation people did something but we don't know what. YOumau need to hire a lawyer to sort this out so you know what was actually happening and go from there. ... Read More
Can't be both - if the IRS is claiming income that is because there are 1099 debt waivers - this would mean that the debt consolodation people did... Read More

can i go to court against paypal because,paypal knowingly i mailed items to buyer and wrongfully billed my account and asking to pay me off $14801.50.

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You are being scammed.  Work with Paypal.
You are being scammed.  Work with Paypal.

When someonr recieve a money in her account on your behalf and she refuse to give the money to you also tretheen to hurt you what would i do?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Call the police.
Call the police.

Do I have a case

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Its not Apples fault that you fell for a scam nor are the obligated "to help you" when you didn't take the time to help yourself. If you didn't think that buying a car with I tunes cards was sent up a red flag of something wrong, you need to be more astute and critical in your decison making. If they have a no refund policy it is what it is. You can try to sell the i tunes cards I guess or use them for some value. At least be happy you learned of the scam before you sent the cards off. ... Read More
Its not Apples fault that you fell for a scam nor are the obligated "to help you" when you didn't take the time to help yourself. If you didn't think... Read More

I have been receiving calls from a company trying to scam my husband and myself for money.

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Report it to the consumer fraud division of the attorney general.
Report it to the consumer fraud division of the attorney general.

Do I have a case

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
YOu will need to have a lawyer review your contract and see what you signed - if you signed for insurance you won't have much argument about what you were told. If the contract doesnt have insurance or gas obligations then you can dispute with the CC and need to address this with rental company. Most every rental car company has a provison that you must return the car with full tank or replace the gas used or they will re-gas and charge ridiculous rates. ... Read More
YOu will need to have a lawyer review your contract and see what you signed - if you signed for insurance you won't have much argument about what you... Read More

How can I retrieve my money after a possible scam?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer
If you still have your receipts for the iTunes cards, maybe the company that issues the cards can help you trace the cards and report the transaction as a fraud. Maybe you could get your money back through Apple/iTunes. Your local DA may be interested in getting any information you can get from a trace of the iTunes cards. Counties as well as the State Attorney General track these types of scams and send out consumer alerts. ... Read More
If you still have your receipts for the iTunes cards, maybe the company that issues the cards can help you trace the cards and report the transaction... Read More

bought comuter on group on

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
The question posed makes little sense, as why would HP beg you to do anything that someone else like Group-on is doing. That stated you need to hire a lawyer to review the facts and your warranty paperwork to determine exactly what has been happening. In the mean time you can report this to the Florida Attorney General - consumer protection section, ... Read More
The question posed makes little sense, as why would HP beg you to do anything that someone else like Group-on is doing. That stated you need to hire... Read More

I loaned money to a friend, they won't pay me back

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can sue your ex-boyfriend and get a judgment against him requiring that he pay the debt. You can represent yourself to save money or you can have us represemt you. the problem is the cost of litigation if you have an attorney. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
You can sue your ex-boyfriend and get a judgment against him requiring that he pay the debt. You can represent yourself to save money or you can have... Read More

can I sue a storage facility which falls under consumer protection-deceptive trade practices?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can file a claim for damages under the insurance or you can sue them for the damage.
You can file a claim for damages under the insurance or you can sue them for the damage.

How do I get refunded for auto-debit for unused internet service?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not typically as the failure in this part was on you not the provider. You will have to consult with a Ga lawyer to see if there is some legal basis otherwise, but thats your starting point. 
Not typically as the failure in this part was on you not the provider. You will have to consult with a Ga lawyer to see if there is some legal basis... Read More

How do I proceed to recover funds?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If the retailer is a national chain, then you can sue them. If the retailer is a stand alone and closes, you are out of luck.
If the retailer is a national chain, then you can sue them. If the retailer is a stand alone and closes, you are out of luck.

I had recently purchased a yaght that was advertised as re powered 110 hours on motors disassembled found otherwise, Need help

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Problem here is going to revolve around the surveyor report and the advertisement and when you first learned of the issue. Since you have already purchased the yacht you are starting behind the 8 ball most likely as many times there are disclaimers and waivers signed. You will need to retain a contract lawyer or one familiar with yacht sales issues, as this might involve admiralty issues, and go from there. This is not a DIY issue. ... Read More
Problem here is going to revolve around the surveyor report and the advertisement and when you first learned of the issue. Since you have already... Read More

Item not received

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This will simply have to be addressed in more detail with a lawyer you hire and will revolve around the nature of the item purchased. 
This will simply have to be addressed in more detail with a lawyer you hire and will revolve around the nature of the item purchased. 

need advise on obtaining the title for a car I purchased

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Is it a new car, or used car?  Who shut them down?  Someone is holding the old title.  With the old title, signed, you can do it yourself.  You might be out the few hundred bucks you paid them, but for that there might be nothing you can do.
Is it a new car, or used car?  Who shut them down?  Someone is holding the old title.  With the old title, signed, you can do it... Read More

Film was not returned after sending them to be transferred to digital

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This is a contract breach or negligence issue. Its simply a matter of do you want to spend money out of pocket suing the company. Unless the film content is a national treasure like the Zapruder film, don't expect lawyers to consider getting involved on a contingent fee basis. 
This is a contract breach or negligence issue. Its simply a matter of do you want to spend money out of pocket suing the company. Unless the film... Read More
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